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2003 GMC Sierra Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 GMC Sierra has 12 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 GMC Sierra

Brakes
251
Electrical
104
Steering
54
Powertrain
37
Engine
19
Fuel System
18
Other
15
Speed Control
14
Airbags
12
Suspension
12
Structure
10
Visibility
10
Tires
8
Seat Belts
4
Seats
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

11

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2024AIR BAGSUNKNOWN
Jan 8, 2015AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INT...
Feb 2, 2011AIR BAGSDEAR NHTSA, I WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR MVA ON 2 FEB ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND NEAR MILE MARKER 131.2....
Feb 28, 2008AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT CRASHED ...
Jul 26, 2007AIR BAGSI WAS HEADING NORTH BOUND ON I-45 NEAR NORTH AVENUE IN MILWAUKEE, WI WHEN IT BEGAN TO RAIN SLIGHTLY....
Oct 6, 2006AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SIERRA. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN,THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CO...
Sep 6, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN AT 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE ...
Feb 9, 2006AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE ...
Oct 26, 2004AIR BAGS,WHEELSCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH, AND WAS UNABLE ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT CRASHED ...
Apr 9, 2003AIR BAGSTHE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION. *NLM
Feb 2, 2003AIR BAGSNON DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB P/U TRUCK 1500C SERIES 2003 YR. *TR
Jan 15, 2003AIR BAGSTHE PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO RIDE WITH THE AIRBAG ON. YOU HAVE TO BE 120LBS OR OVE...

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